Stuck career/grades wise?

[Rebecca]

Hey guys, so basically Im really stuck with a career at the moment, im 19, when I left school i trained as a hairdresser but I hate it, I gave up my salon job as i want a more intellectual career, Ideally something marketing/finance/business based.
I got 3 good GCSE's, C's in english and maths and a B in biology. I'd love to go to university to study business or finance, but I don't have A-levels and would now have to pay for A-level courses due to my age
I have a good CV, i've worked ever since school and have experience in customer service, promoting, social media, food, retail, barwork, assisting with management and obviously hairdressing.
I just really want to better myself but don't know how...sorry if ive rambled on abit, any help would be greatly appreciated, thankyou in advance xxx

[AskMe]

First, you need to decide which amongst the industries you've listed is the one you really want the most. That will narrow down your options for related college degrees as well. If it helps, some of the most recommended majors are listed here - http://bitly.com/1c2FmXn. I suggest not quitting work as well as you may need to support yourself through college or at least help ease the expenses.

[Ashcan]

Happens to lots of us, and your 3 GCSE's are half decent so will get you through life.

Here is a list of online tests that help you to choose what careers are likely to be best suited to your likes and abilities.

There is not a single answer, but hopefully they will help you concentrate on areas you are good at, and focus on what you can achieve, they might well throw up ideas you hadn't even considered, also they may well show you what Subjects to follow if you go back to college.

http://similarminds.com/career.html

http://www.careertest.net/

http://www.careerpath.com/

http://www.alec.co.uk/free-career-assess…

[Liz]

I am not sure what you mean by better yourself. I know of two hairdressers who are millionaires. One of them owns a block of shops not far from where I live.